Bear Creek PR Posted January 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 My two cents worth.. Age divisions as in racing is what is fair. Typically the older you are, the more time on the slopes you have and subsequently the better your skills. Sure I think there should also be a "pro", expert or unlimited division, it should have the mad money and/or prizes. Pre-qualification, like proven invert should be a requirement for the expert division. I think I saw that there is a 12 and under division for the Showdown which is cool for the beginners and great for my kid, but the possibility of rearranging a 12 year old into an expert division doesn't seem right. I visualize in the future, 4 age groups as being an ideal format - then male and female, skier and rider. I know it makes for too much prize distribution, but so what? if the prizes are simple swag or medals, the comps are fun and give a chance for everyone to come out and hang together. 12 and under 13 - 16 yrs old 17 and over Pro or Unlimited. Just my opinion. Thanks for your suggestions. However, we wouldn't be able to classify our competition divisions by age. We have some riders here that are only 14 or 15 who blow away the guys in their early 20's. Also, we have people of all ages who are beginners because age doesn't have a lot to do with the time anyone has spent in the Parks freesking or riding. It has always worked best for us to classify competitors by ability level to ensure that everything stays fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Thanks for your suggestions. However, we wouldn't be able to classify our competition divisions by age. Thanks Mary, understood. A lot of freestyle events are just one or two categories however, I believe that that will change as time goes on. These competitions are in their infancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeer_tomas Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Basically, we allow participants to place themselves in the division they feel is most appropriate. However, our judges will move competitors to another division if they feel that have been placed in the wrong one. If you're not sure where you belong, our terrain park crew will be more than happy to talk to you and help you make the decision. And no, we do not have an Intermediate Skier division at this time. This is because in our past competitions we have always had many more snowboarders enter than skiers. However, if the numbers grow for skiers, we will certainly add an Intermediate division. so is that basically a no for this season for an intermediate division? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Creek PR Posted January 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Not necessarily. If we get a huge turnout of skiers and have the need to add another division we will do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineSki Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 papa I really think as young as nipples is he should be in the advanced. thats if you werent thinking about putting him in the novice group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 (edited) papa I really think as young as nipples is he should be in the advanced. thats if you werent thinking about putting him in the novice group. There is a 12 and under group, that is the group he is in and the group he should be entered in.. regardless of skills level - I think that he will want to come out and hang with the BC Crew. He has fun with you guys. The competition doesn't matter so much if he wants to come out and just have fun. It's his choice. If he thinks the categories are lame and doesn't want to attend, then I will respect that. But I doubt that will be the case. He is very accustomed to competing with others many years older than he is. Whatever... But hey, i would like to see him win just one event, just one... His bio looks suspicious, he places second, third and fourth in just about everything.. Edited January 6, 2006 by Papasteeze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTmark Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 he does? well the ones that he doesn't win he's compeating agenst people much older/more experanced usally and he's still beating most of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 (edited) he does? well the ones that he doesn't win he's compeating agenst people much older/more experanced usally and he's still beating most of them. Yeah.. The rail jam at Belleayre put him at 18" smaller than his competitors or I suspect they are home mountain favorites, since it is a judged event. He placed second Frday night 2 weeks ago at RT in his category. He is used to the dynamics of competing in judged events. We are going to Whitetail this weekend, if he wins he goes to Killington representing Whitetail as his home mountain. You can kind of read between the lines on that. I am betting on second again. It's all good though, he makes new friends at every mountain we go to as a result of those competitions and I think we both value that more than any trinket and swag.. OOPS - off topic, sorry.. Edited January 6, 2006 by Papasteeze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wear my gogs LOW Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 how is this gonna be set up how many runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillinIt Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Is the comp gunna be all rails do to the lack of snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdorsey Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 ^ NO WAY and ill be filming the showdown series with some other guys... plan is to release a dvd of the entire series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillinIt Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 I dont know if this has already been asked but are there gunna be 2 runs each person bc there deffinately should be. Every good comp does it like this bc def should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartoODPC Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 will the comp be postponed again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burton71 Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 will the comp be postponed again? Yep. I called before and was told the contest is postponed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Yep. I called before and was told the contest is postponed. Uh - I haven't called yet, but this is what is on the website: NASTAR is cancelled for tonight, 1-11-06. Racing will resume as soon as conditions permit. The Showdown Slopestyle Competition, sponsored by Pinnacle Sports, is going down this Thrusday, January 12 on Cascade Terrain Park. Cascade Park will be closed all day Thursday. The Showdown Halfpipe Competition scheduled for Thursday, January 19 has been postponed. Check back for info on the new date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillinIt Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 so that means that its on bc tom is jan 12. Wait why is the comp in cascade isn't that the smaller park. One last question how do the judges know if we're droppin like switch or somethin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 so that means that its on bc tom is jan 12. Wait why is the comp in cascade isn't that the smaller park. One last question how do the judges know if we're droppin like switch or somethin The warm weather has created havoc!! so instead of cancelling again they are having the comp in the small park. Typically you raise your right hand to signal that you are dropping in switch. Skiers just ski backwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brtn1080 Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 so that means that its on bc tom is jan 12. Wait why is the comp in cascade isn't that the smaller park. One last question how do the judges know if we're droppin like switch or somethin Legbag, bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burton71 Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Uh - I haven't called yet, but this is what is on the website: NASTAR is cancelled for tonight, 1-11-06. Racing will resume as soon as conditions permit. The Showdown Slopestyle Competition, sponsored by Pinnacle Sports, is going down this Thrusday, January 12 on Cascade Terrain Park. Cascade Park will be closed all day Thursday. The Showdown Halfpipe Competition scheduled for Thursday, January 19 has been postponed. Check back for info on the new date. I just called again and they said its still on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burton71 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 OK I would suggest calling befor eyou head up tomorrow if you are going. I called earlier in the day and was told it was postponed. Then I called again and was told it was on. Now my buddy called me and said he called and was told it was postponed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Iron Works Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 No, i dunno who gave you that information but the contest is ont. We have a fun little setup, style will definetly matter. theres some boxes and a short hand rail, thats all i can say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 No, i dunno who gave you that information but the contest is ont. We have a fun little setup, style will definetly matter. theres some boxes and a short hand rail, thats all i can say Since the park is closed until the comp, will there be a set amount of practice runs? If so, when will that time begin? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burton71 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Since the park is closed until the comp, will there be a set amount of practice runs? If so, when will that time begin? Thanks. And whats the condition of the other park. Just want to know if its worth ditching work to head on up this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snownskateguy Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 "how do the judges know if we're droppin like switch or somethin?" Legbag, bro! or if u cant afford a $60 legbag just to let the judges know which way your doing tricks, try the more traditional bandanna-in-pocket-of-rear-leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 And whats the condition of the other park. Just want to know if its worth ditching work to head on up this morning this morning from about 9:30 - but cascade is closed. "how do the judges know if we're droppin like switch or somethin?" At the USASA events (Bear is scheduled to have one later on this month check the calendar) - they have you raise your right hand to signal that you are dropping in switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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